The cornerstone was laid for the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, No. 507, in 1925 at Ninth Street and East Second Avenue. Durango Elks Lodge still uses the same building today, at 901 East Second Ave.
50 years ago: “BOULDER – Three hippie leaders perched themselves atop a 1,200-foot pinnacle overlooking this university city Thursday and vowed not to descend until 10 members of their clan are released from the Boulder County Jail.”
25 years ago: “Parents or guardians of students being home-schooled are required by statute to notify the school district superintendent 30 days before public school starts each year.”
Items in this column were selected from The Durango Herald archives. Accuracy of content may not be verified.
